Meaning of apsis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈæpsəs/

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  1. Noun

    apsis

    Etymology

    early 17th century (denoting the orbit of a planet): via Latin from Greek apsis, hapsis‘arch, vault’, perhaps from haptein‘fasten, join’. Compare with apse

    Definitions

    1. a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church

    Examples

    • « usually contains the altar »

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